Opportunity Information: Apply for F16AS00103
The Region 7 FY16 State Wildlife Grants Program (Funding Opportunity Number F16AS00103) is a mandatory grant offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (CFDA 15.634) to support state-level wildlife conservation work. It is specifically limited to eligible state government applicants, which in practice means a State fish and game agency (and comparable agencies in the District of Columbia, U.S. Commonwealths, and U.S. territories). The program is designed to provide federal funds for developing and carrying out broad wildlife conservation efforts that benefit wildlife and their habitats, with an explicit emphasis on species that are not traditionally supported through hunting or fishing programs.
The grant supports two main types of work: planning and implementation. Planning activities must directly contribute to creating, updating, or modifying the applicant's existing Wildlife Action Plan, and that Plan must be approved by the Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. In other words, planning dollars are meant to strengthen the state’s formal, service-approved conservation roadmap rather than fund unrelated studies or general agency operations. Implementation activities, by contrast, cover on-the-ground or programmatic actions that the state intends to carry out specifically to execute its approved Wildlife Action Plan, tying proposed projects back to established priorities and strategies within that plan.
A key expectation of the program is that states focus their use of funds on "species of greatest conservation need." Funding decisions and project prioritization should also reflect the broader funding landscape, meaning states are encouraged to consider whether certain species or habitats are underfunded elsewhere and to use these federal dollars where they will fill important gaps. The overall intent is to direct resources toward the most pressing conservation needs and to ensure that limited funds produce meaningful outcomes for at-risk wildlife and the habitats they depend on.
The opportunity also draws clear boundaries around what will not be funded. Wildlife education and law enforcement are generally ineligible under this program. The only exception is when an education or law enforcement element is minor or incidental and is truly critical to the success of an otherwise eligible conservation project. This keeps the program centered on conservation planning and direct implementation rather than broader public outreach campaigns or enforcement initiatives.
Administratively, the opportunity was created on February 9, 2016, and listed an original closing date of August 31, 2017. The listed award ceiling is $4,000,000. The posting shows "Expected Awards: 0," which often indicates that awards are determined by formula, allocation, or internal distribution processes rather than a competitive estimate of how many grants will be issued. Additional program details are available through the State Wildlife Grants program webpage maintained by the Service, and applicants without internet access are directed to request information by mail through the agency point of contact referenced in the opportunity’s Agency Contacts section.Apply for F16AS00103
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment, natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Region 7 - FY16 State Wildlife Grants Program - Open to State Fish and Game Agency Only" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.634.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2016-02-09.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2017-08-31. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $4,000,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Region 7 FY16 State Wildlife Grants Program?
The Region 7 FY16 State Wildlife Grants Program is a mandatory grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to support state-level wildlife conservation work. It is identified as Funding Opportunity Number F16AS00103 and is associated with CFDA 15.634.
Who is the federal awarding agency for this opportunity?
The federal awarding agency is the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Is this grant opportunity open to all organizations?
No. The opportunity is specifically limited to eligible state government applicants.
Which applicants are considered eligible state government applicants?
Eligible applicants are state fish and game agencies (and comparable agencies) in U.S. states, the District of Columbia, U.S. Commonwealths, and U.S. territories.
What is the overall purpose of the program?
The program provides federal funds to develop and carry out broad wildlife conservation efforts that benefit wildlife and their habitats, with an explicit emphasis on species that are not traditionally supported through hunting or fishing programs.
What types of activities does the grant support?
The grant supports two main types of work: planning and implementation.
What counts as an eligible planning activity under this grant?
Planning activities must directly contribute to creating, updating, or modifying the applicant's existing Wildlife Action Plan, and the Plan must be approved by the Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Can planning funds be used for unrelated studies or general agency operations?
No. Planning dollars are intended to strengthen the state’s formal, service-approved conservation roadmap (the Wildlife Action Plan) rather than fund unrelated studies or general agency operations.
What counts as an eligible implementation activity under this grant?
Implementation activities include on-the-ground or programmatic actions that a state will carry out specifically to execute its approved Wildlife Action Plan, with proposed projects tied back to priorities and strategies within that plan.
Do projects need to be tied to a Wildlife Action Plan?
Yes. Planning must relate directly to developing or updating the Wildlife Action Plan, and implementation must be specifically aimed at executing the approved Plan.
Does the Wildlife Action Plan need to be approved by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service?
Yes. The Wildlife Action Plan must be approved by the Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
What species does the program emphasize funding?
A key expectation is that states focus funds on "species of greatest conservation need," particularly species that are not traditionally supported through hunting or fishing programs.
How should states think about prioritizing projects for funding?
Funding decisions and project prioritization should reflect the broader funding landscape. States are encouraged to consider whether certain species or habitats are underfunded elsewhere and to use these federal funds to fill important gaps.
What is the program trying to achieve with this focus?
The intent is to direct resources toward the most pressing conservation needs and to help ensure limited funds produce meaningful outcomes for at-risk wildlife and the habitats they depend on.
Are wildlife education activities eligible for funding?
Wildlife education is generally ineligible under this program. The exception is when an education element is minor or incidental and is truly critical to the success of an otherwise eligible conservation project.
Are law enforcement activities eligible for funding?
Law enforcement is generally ineligible under this program. The exception is when a law enforcement element is minor or incidental and is truly critical to the success of an otherwise eligible conservation project.
When was this funding opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on February 9, 2016.
What was the original closing date listed for the opportunity?
The original closing date listed was August 31, 2017.
What is the award ceiling for this opportunity?
The listed award ceiling is $4,000,000.
The posting shows "Expected Awards: 0." What does that mean?
The posting lists "Expected Awards: 0," which often indicates awards are determined by formula, allocation, or internal distribution processes rather than being tied to a competitive estimate of how many grants will be issued.
Where can applicants find additional program details?
Additional program details are available through the State Wildlife Grants program webpage maintained by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
What if an applicant does not have internet access to view program details?
Applicants without internet access are directed to request information by mail through the agency point of contact referenced in the opportunity’s Agency Contacts section.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The program is associated with CFDA 15.634.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F16AS00103.
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